After making it clear they made hard Skubal push, Brewers pivot for deadline pitching - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy addressed reports that the team failed to make a serious effort to acquire pitcher Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline. He insisted the team made a strong push but that the final decision involved complex factors beyond just the trade package.
Why it matters
It clarifies the internal dynamics of MLB trade negotiations and addresses fan concerns regarding team competitiveness.
In the aftermath of the news that Tarik Skubal was on the move at the trade deadline , widespread questions rang out about why the Milwaukee Brewers would not match the Los Angeles Dodgers ’ offer for the Detroit Tigers ace.
Back home two days later, Pat Murphy wanted to address that narrative.
The Brewers, he said, not only did make a heavy push for Skubal but the Tigers’ decision did not ultimately boil down simply to which trade package was best.
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